Political Activity

Ethics

Goddard employees are subject to the political activity provisions for Federal Government employees. As a Federal employee you:

MAY:

May be candidates for public office in nonpartisan elections
May register and vote as you/they choose
May assist in voter registration drives
May express opinions about candidates and issues
May contribute money to political organizations or attend political fund-raising functions
May attend and be active at political rallies and meetings
May join and be an active member of a political club or party
May sign nominating petitions
May campaign for or against referendum questions, constitutional amendments, and municipal ordinances
May campaign for or against candidates in partisan elections
May make campaign speeches for candidates in partisan elections
May distribute campaign literature in partisan elections
May hold office in political clubs or parties

MAY NOT:

May not use their official authority or influence to interfere with an election
May not collect political contributions unless both individuals are members of the same federal labor organization or employee organization and the one solicited is not a subordinate employee
May not knowingly solicit or discourage the political activity of any person who has business before the agency
May not engage in political activity while on duty
May not engage in political activity in a government office
May not engage in political activity when wearing an official uniform
May not engage in political activity while using a government vehicle
May not solicit political contributions from the general public
May not be a candidate for public office partisan elections

For more information, visit the Office of Special Counsel's website.